FORTIS INC - FTSCN 4.183 PERP (FTS-PR-H.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:FTS-PR-H - CA3495538264
18.73 CAD
+0.02 (+0.11%)
FTS-PR-H gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. FTS-PR-H has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. FTS-PR-H scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FTS-PR-H was profitable.
In the past year FTS-PR-H had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FTS-PR-H has always been profitable.
FTS-PR-H had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FTS-PR-H (2.33%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-H has a Return On Equity of 7.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTS-PR-H outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-H's Return On Invested Capital of 4.27% is amongst the best of the industry. FTS-PR-H outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FTS-PR-H is in line with the industry average of 4.02%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.27%) for FTS-PR-H is above the 3 year average (4.10%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 7.19% | ||
| ROIC | 4.27% |
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.58%
ROIC(3y)4.1%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
1.3 Margins
FTS-PR-H has a Profit Margin of 14.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTS-PR-H outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-H's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.90%, FTS-PR-H belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-H's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FTS-PR-H has a Gross Margin of 72.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FTS-PR-H outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FTS-PR-H has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.31% | ||
| GM | 72.37% |
OM growth 3Y3.06%
OM growth 5Y0.41%
PM growth 3Y2.32%
PM growth 5Y-5.83%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FTS-PR-H has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FTS-PR-H has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, FTS-PR-H has more shares outstanding
FTS-PR-H has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FTS-PR-H has an Altman-Z score of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-H is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FTS-PR-H has a worse Altman-Z score (0.49) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
FTS-PR-H has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FTS-PR-H (1.33) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC4.96%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that FTS-PR-H may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.58, FTS-PR-H is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
FTS-PR-H has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that FTS-PR-H is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FTS-PR-H's Quick ratio of 0.47 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FTS-PR-H outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.86% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.08% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.55% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.86%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%13.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.22%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%5.43%
3.2 Future
FTS-PR-H is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.70% yearly.
FTS-PR-H is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.96%
EPS Next 2Y4.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.98%
EPS Next 5Y5.7%
Revenue Next Year4.8%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5Y3.62%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.44, the valuation of FTS-PR-H can be described as very cheap.
FTS-PR-H's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FTS-PR-H is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. FTS-PR-H is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.18 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FTS-PR-H.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FTS-PR-H is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, FTS-PR-H is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FTS-PR-H is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FTS-PR-H has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y4.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FTS-PR-H has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.40%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
With a Dividend Yield of 3.40, FTS-PR-H pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 3.87. 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than FTS-PR-H!
FTS-PR-H's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.4% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FTS-PR-H has a limited annual growth rate of 5.61%.
FTS-PR-H has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FTS-PR-H has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
FTS-PR-H pays out 49.62% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of FTS-PR-H is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP49.62%
EPS Next 2Y4.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.98%
TSX:FTS-PR-H (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
18.73
+0.02 (+0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.47B
Analysts64.76
Price Target19.5 (4.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.4% |
Yearly Dividend1.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.61%
DP49.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.58%
Min EPS beat(2)1.78%
Max EPS beat(2)7.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.2%
Min EPS beat(4)1.1%
Max EPS beat(4)7.39%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)2.61%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)2.94%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.67%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.26%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.34%
PT rev (1m)-0.93%
PT rev (3m)-0.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.19 | ||
| P/B | 0.4 | ||
| P/tB | 1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.85 |
EPS(TTM)3.44
EY18.37%
EPS(NY)3.61
Fwd EY19.29%
FCF(TTM)-3.49
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.54
OCFY45.6%
SpS23.49
BVpS46.74
TBVpS18.81
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)1.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.33% | ||
| ROE | 7.19% | ||
| ROCE | 5.15% | ||
| ROIC | 4.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.43% | ||
| OM | 28.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.31% | ||
| GM | 72.37% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.18%
ROA(5y)2.17%
ROE(3y)6.69%
ROE(5y)6.58%
ROIC(3y)4.1%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
ROICexc(3y)4.12%
ROICexc(5y)4.06%
ROICexgc(3y)5.36%
ROICexgc(5y)5.34%
ROCE(3y)4.93%
ROCE(5y)4.87%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.42%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.39%
OM growth 3Y3.06%
OM growth 5Y0.41%
PM growth 3Y2.32%
PM growth 5Y-5.83%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 302.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 51.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
F-Score5
WACC4.96%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)245.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)249.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)39.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.86%
EPS 3Y8.19%
EPS 5Y5.08%
EPS Q2Q%13.43%
EPS Next Y6.96%
EPS Next 2Y4.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.98%
EPS Next 5Y5.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.22%
Revenue growth 3Y6.8%
Revenue growth 5Y5.55%
Sales Q2Q%5.43%
Revenue Next Year4.8%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5Y3.62%
EBIT growth 1Y6.75%
EBIT growth 3Y10.06%
EBIT growth 5Y5.99%
EBIT Next Year71.64%
EBIT Next 3Y25.71%
EBIT Next 5Y18%
FCF growth 1Y-175.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y28.44%
OCF growth 3Y10.12%
OCF growth 5Y7.71%